The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-02


The French Presidens Fa,1s to Resign--Grsas
Excifem.nt in Paris.
specia1 TO the 1ndianapolis Jcurpa.
LONDON, Dec. 1.-The latest news this even
ing from Paris confirms yesterdays predictions,
namely, that President Grevy would not resign.
at present, at least. The aged executive seems
determined to mainsain his position, even though
he is assaied all Sides and half of France is
shouting for his resignation. The muddle ia
now decidedly since the announcement
made, this afternoon, to the Chame-r of
Deputies by M Rouvier, that NJ. Grevy had re-
considered his decision. and would not send his
resignation to the Chamber The public, who
had looked upon the retirement of President
Grevy sure thing. surprised at the new
turn of affairs, and consider themselves cheated
out of something. no knows what while
the politicians, who selfishly
interested in demanding the resignation, are in
dienant at the thought of the prize sweeping
out Of their reach when it was almost within their
grasp. The mobs. which have been increasing
all day. now call for the exercise of martial law.
and both the palace of the Eysee and the
Chamber of Deputies surrounded by troops.
who keep the crowds moving and in order. The
people appear to be nearly evenly divided. part
in favor of Grevy and part for his opponents
who are numerous. For the reason that they
are not all of one mind, there are nc apprehen-
sions Of revolt. The report that M. Flourens
would form Cabinet gains little credence He
is objected 20 a successor of Premier kot1ver.
for the reason that he has been neither a Seua-
tor nor Deputy and it is very unlikely that a
Flourens Cabinet will succeed the present one
The Chamber of Deputies adjourned this even
ing without taking any action, and it is quite
1I,ob1. hat sill ho
day. in order to alay public feeling.
The excite eme Mt about the palace OF the Elysee
aud the Chamber of Deputies was intense early
this afternoon. and increased almost to violence
toward evening The mob at the Elysee made
no distur rbance other than crying wildly and
continually, "Resignm "Resignn The en-.
trance of the palace was guarded by troops
The cavalry were forced to charge upon the
crowd at the Chamber OF Deputies in order to
dispense them.
The adjournng of the Deputies this afternoon
until o'clock. resulted from a conference of
the four Republican groups, who unanimously
adopted. as an order of the day, that the Cham
Der, awaiting the communication promised from
the President. adjourn until 6.
When the Deputies resumed their sitting at 4
o'clock, the hour appointed at the fret adjourn.
ment, the order was acclaimed by both the Left
and Centre, and was carried by O vote Of 53I
against g.
Premier Rouvier returned to the Elysee and
informed President Grevy Of the vote. It is re-
ported that when nj. Grevy heard that the Dep
uties had suspended the sitting in order to re-
ceive the message, to-day, he replied that his
Ministry having resigned. they could rot be
charged with any comm uuication to the Cham
Der. Some Of the Deputies were in favor Of i'm
peachine NJ. Grevy if his resignation was not
announced at the resumption of the sitting NJ.
Rouver has freely expressed the opinion that
the President will only resign upon strong pres
sure. hostile manifestation being made
against him by the Chamber of Deputies.
When the members resumed the sitting at
$50, NJ. Rouvier ascended the tribune and an
nounced that he had communicated the vote of
the Chamber to the President, who account
of the Deputies action, had modified his reso-
luton not to send a message; that he had never
intended to enter upon any conflict with Parlia-
ment. and would therefore send a message to
the Chamber and Senate tomorrow. informing
them of his decision. NJ. Rouvier then added
that the President had declined to accept the
designations of the Cabinet, which, therefore,
retained it's functions This announcement
called forth hearty cheers from the members
The Chamber then adjourned until o'clock to-
morrow
The bourse closed dull Three per cert rentes
fell 60 eentimes credit foncier IL francs Suaz
canal shares 10 francs. and Panama canal shares
II francs
Crowds continue to flock toward the palace of
the Elysee, and revolutionary demonstration
is hourly expected. Paul de Roulede and Louise
Michel. who have been inciting she mob to vio-
lence, have been arrested. Troops on hand
in large numbers, ready te prevent any out
break.
At mignieht the boulevards are quiet The
Municipal Council is sitting behind closed doors
General Saussier has informed President Grew
that ell requisite measures for the preservation
of order have been taken.